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Breadfish, thanks for the personal perspective on the topic.
Would like to share something I learned years ago - it diminishes someone to call them a "disabled person". They are a "person with a disability". The first emphasizes the disability. The second emphasizes the human being who happens to have a disability.
To answer the OP. I do my level best to treat everyone the same - with courtesy and respect, period. I confess I will offer to assist someone who looks like they might need help. I don't just jump in and do it for them. I ask if they'd like help. Not referring specifically to a person with a disability. I'm on the tall side. If I see someone struggling to reach something on a top shelf I ask if they'd like help.
As for the lady who was insulted at the offer of help. I'm an "older" person. If someone younger and stronger offers to help with something heavy I'll gladly accept the help!
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